Re: I need your expert advice

["Allison H. Feldhusen" <afeldhus@bbn.com>]

At 10:05 PM 11/29/1998 -0500, you wrote:
>
>To all you Jetta GLX experts:
>
>I mentioned earlier that I am looking to buy a '95 GLX, and will probably
>finalize the deal tomorrow if I can get some good advice....
>
>One problem with this car is that the alarm system will arm sometimes when
>a window is opened (electric).  The previous owner has had this "fixed" 3
>times before, with the same problem.  
>
>Essentially what happens is you are out driving, roll the window down and
>up, and the alarm light on the door lock starts blinking _sometimes._ When
>you stop the car and touch the ignition or open a door the alarm goes off. 
>Evidently this is a problem tied to the stereo, electric door locks/alarm
>system, and power windows. 
>
I had the *exact* same problem with my 95 and it was due to a loose ground
wire.  It had apparently been pulled loose while I was having work done on
the stereo by an aftermarket shop.



Allison Feldhusen
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